1] Lentil Soup

Lentils are an important source of protein and carbohydrates. They contain nutrients like iron, folic acid and fibre. You must include lentils in your diet when trying to lose weight because they are low in fat but quick to satiate your hunger.
Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • Split lentils – 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil-1 tbsp
  • Onions- 1 medium, chopped
  • Garlic – 2 cloves (optional)
  • Green Chilly – 1 small, finely chopped
  • Water – 4 cups
  • Salt – 1 tsp (or as needed)
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • coriander seeds -1 tsp
  • Peppercorns – 1/2 Tsp
  • Lemon juice – 1/4 cup

Method

  1. Dry roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns. Once roasted, crush them coarsely using a blender.
  2. Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions, garlic and green chilly over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients, but not the lemon juice. Bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for around 25 minutes until the lentils are cooked.
  4. Puree with a hand blender (This is more preferable) or in a blender.
    Put back the pureed mixture to the saucepan and reheat. (you may need to add hot water to dilute the mixture a little).
  5. Stir in lemon juice and serve hot.
Servings: 4 Cups
The lentil soup is a very healthy and comforting soup while you are trying to ward off a cold or sore throat.

2] Broccoli Paratha

Broccoli contains fibre. Fibrous food makes you feel full when you eat them. This reduces your appetite and helps you lose weight. This happens because fibrous food absorbs water and expands; it slows down digestion, which makes it easier to eat less. It is a very good Indian dinner recipe for those who are trying for weight loss.
Broccoli
Broccoli

Ingredients

  • Whole Wheat flour – 1.5 cups
  • All Purpose flour – 1 tbsp
  • Broccoli – 1 small sized
  • Onion – 1/2 (minced – optional)
  • Garlic – 1 clove
  • Green chillies – 2
  • Garam masala – a pinch
  • Turmeric powder – a pinch
  • Ajwain – 1/2 Tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – for making paratha

Method

  1. Wash the broccoli properly and cut into florets.
  2. Bring some water to boil. Add around 10 florets to the boiling with some salt.
  3. After 2 minutes remove the florets and grind it into a fine paste with turmeric powder, garlic, Garam masala and green chillies.
  4. In a mixing bowl add wheat flour, all-purpose flour, the ground mixture, some minced onions, ajwain seeds and salt.
  5. Knead it like chapatti with required water.
  6. Allow the dough to rest for some time.
  7. Make small balls similar to chapatti.
  8. Roll out each ball similar to making chapattis.
  9. Heat a pan and pour few drops of oil/ghee on it.
  10. Cook till the paratha is cooking on all sides properly.
Serving: 6 -8 Parathas
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3] Tricolour Salad

Broccoli is low in carb and contains nutrients like Vitamin C, Calcium and Chromium that promotes weight loss. It also contains fibre that helps you lose weight. Carrots are rich in Vitamin C and do not cause weight gain.  Baby corn too is a healthy option for weight loss as it high in fibre but low on fat.
Tricolour Salad